An integrative review of adult patient-reported reasons for non-urgent use of the emergency department.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To conduct an integrative review of the scientific literature to explore adult patient-reported reasons for using the emergency department (ED) non-urgently.

Method

A literature search of CINAHL, Cochrane, Embase, PsycINFO, and MEDLINE was conducted with filters for humans, published January 1, 1990-September 1, 2021, and English language. Methodological quality was assessed using Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Qualitative Checklist for qualitative and National Institutes Health (NIH) Quality Assessment Tool for Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies for quantitative studies. Data was abstracted on study and sample characteristics, and themes/reasons for ED use. Cited reasons were coded using thematic analysis.

Results

Ninety-three studies met

SUBMITTER: McIntyre A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061911 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature